another car to the collection.......

[martyzs]

It will be Mick, I've decided to fit a couple of slimfit kenlowe fans. I just cant stand having the constant fear of an overheating failure, so im going belt and braces with this setup.

Engine and subframe dry fitted. Come up against an issue with the drivers engine mount which needs some modification to gain a suitable clearance from the inner arch, headlight and drivers side wheel.

Next is to get convert the drivetrain components, lower arms, connect steering rack etc so it'll become a rolling shell again. Engine will then come out for its new gearbox.

[afcbadam]

looks like your making good progress there marty. the exhaust manifold must nearly be touching the radiator lol

[vinny1979]

the engine mount was a part easily available on the tro' forums a few years ago as its a simple swap as your aware. I bought a safety devices 6 point cage for £100 for my metro back in 2002 from drew r roverdose. Was brand spanker. Ahh they were the days!

[vinny1979]

Originally Posted by afcbadam

looks like your making good progress there marty. the exhaust manifold must nearly be touching the radiator lol

lol. what you have to remember is the metro gti 16v ( 1.4 k series) is identical in its outer form to the vvc engine. So yes very tight fit, but an animal.

just dont crash it . not pretty and not much chance

[stamford]

Loads of room! Room for another in the back as well

[martyzs]

plenty more done over the week with a couple of half days off.

Engine came off the subframe and out of the bay. Subframe got painted up and the engine bay resprayed.

MGF Gearbox came off and a new clutch, lightened flywheel and brm torsen diff box went on.

Fitted up all the lower arms etc to the subframe. Swapped some mounts around from the mgf and metro frames so the engine could mount nicely without fouling anything, then lowered back in the motor and box.

Not easy on your own, bit of swearing and skinned knuckles.

Hooked up the steering rack and put some wheels on it today so i could finally push it out the driveway. Now I can clearup the bombsite which has been created by metro and mgf parts in the front garden!

Nieghbours commented it looked like steptoes yard lol!

Also got a bargain on a brand new Cobra monaco, just need a harness now.

Heres some pics

[vinny1979]

nice 1

[mgturbo#261]

Looking good
I have a VVC R100 and they are great fun, the look as you leave a boy racer standing is priceless
Mine is the original Reyland Metro, its currently in at Talon as the dreaded tinworm had taken hold underneath.

[martyzs]

bit of an update on this. Been working on it when I've had the time (usually fairly late in the evening due to work!) lots of pics of everything thats been done.

Its moved under its own steam for the first time in months, needs to go to the welders to get the modified gear linkage and rollcage plates welded in.

It runs though and just needs the suspension pumping up and brakes bled before heading down the road to the welders.

Spec so far:

Stripped rover 100 1.1 shell
143 vvc on mgf modified subframe
BRM type B lsd gearbox
ptp lightened flyweel
Modified rover 25gti gearlinkage
GTI exhaust downpipe
MGF Radiator and fan
MGF Vented discs and calipers
Metro GTI Wheels with Dunlop d8 rubber (road) and Avon acb10s for the track
MGF Rear hydro cans on the front with shocks and topmounts (to be welded)
Metro GTI rear hydro cans with lowered pins, individualised all round
OMP Steering wheel
Rollcentre 6 point cage
TRS Harness
Cobra Reclining bucket seat

lots still to do but its getting there!

[martyzs]

Bit more done now

Car runs (lumpy though!) Ive taken it round the block a couple of times making sure alls as it should. Needs new plugs and a new starter motor. to make it right

Decatted it and finished off tidying the engine bay. Individualised the suspeension. The cage is completley ready to bolt in, shame its raining tonight as I'd have been out there doing it.

heres some pics